I hate pumping

Back story.. I breastfed and pumped with DD (dear daughter) but it didn't last long due to reflux and she was constantly throwing up breast milk. I now have a 11 day old DS (dear son) who I'm exclusively pumping for. He was a 34 weeker so we're a little more concerned that he's getting enough per feed so we haven't tried breast feeding at all. I am miserable. I hate pumping. It seriously makes me feel depressed. I have a 19 month old so its taking time away from her. DS (dear son) is a slow/lazy eater from being early so it takes 30 minutes to an hour just to feed him then pumping afterwards. I'm barely sleeping feel like I hardly even have time to eat because I'm trying to spend any spare minute with DD.

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I'm sorry. I know how it feels, especially when the baby is first born. Hopefully he'll perk up in the next couple weeks and it'll get easier. But all this pumping is going to be sooo good for establishing your supply! This is the best time to pump to make as much milk as you want (kinda) Hang in there!

I’m sorry momma, it’s so hard not getting sleep. I would try consolidating your pumping and feeding times by doing it together. I know that sounds hard, but a hands free pumping bra and laying LO (little one) on a boppy next to you or on your lap while you feed him is doable! And with practice you’ll get used to it. Remember to take care of yourself and if sleeping means sacrificing a pump that is okay. A healthy, happy mom is important. And if you want to nurse I would try seeing an LC. You can rent scales and do weighted feeds at home. Good luck, and take as much help as you can get!

I’m sorry momma, it’s so hard not getting sleep. I would try consolidatin...

Posted
10/02/2018

I’m sorry momma, it’s so hard not getting sleep. I would try consolidating your pumping and feeding times by doing it together. I know that sounds hard, but a hands free pumping bra and laying LO on a boppy next to you or on your lap while you feed him is doable! And with practice you’ll get used to it. Remember to take care of yourself and if sleeping means sacrificing a pump that is okay. A healthy, happy mom is important. And if you want to nurse I would try seeing an LC. You can rent scales and do weighted feeds at home. Good luck, and take as much help as you can get!

The main reason I haven't put him in the boppy to feed is because with him being early you constantly have to mess with him to keep him awake to finish his bottle. Once he starts taking them better it will be easier to put him in the boppy

Your mental health and your ability to be a happy, healthy mom to your babies is WAY more important than feeding breast milk. Pumping gets easier with time, but if you need to quit to save your sanity, that’s 100% ok! Formula isn’t poison. It’s so advanced these days. And what breast milk you have been able to provide is better than no breast milk.

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